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Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage

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A bedroom with two beds, a large window, and a view of a landscape with trees and mountains.
A living room with a blue sofa, a grey bean bag, and a patterned rug. There are framed pictures on the wall and a door leading to another room.
A compact kitchen with teal cabinets, a built-in oven, a stovetop, and a window with a view of a green field.
A single-story house with a sloped roof, a porch, and a fenced yard.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with a view of trees and a building, and green cabinets with drawers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Sleeps 10•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Fairlie, Canterbury
  • Place, McLean Park
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairlie Heritage Museum
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Fairlie Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage

Possum Cottage is a cosy cottage, located in a farmyard setting, situated on our sheep, cattle & deer farm. Heated by an open fire and new heat pump installed in 2021. There are also various smaller heaters for the rooms, if required. Enjoy the farm experience with farm animals nearby along with our chickens, pigs & dogs at your front door. There are also lots of DVDs, games and toys. There are plenty of places to walk and bike on farm - please check with us before walking on the farm.

We also have available a 2-room self-contained studio/sleep out that can be hired in conjunction with Possum Cottage (Please contact via email)

Pets with prior approval. MUST stay outside and be vaccinated

LINEN: Please note that the advertised rate DOES NOT include linen.
The cottage has plenty of duvets & pillows supplied, so you are welcome to BYO towels & sheets. If you want to hire linen, please notify me when you book. The cost is $10 per guest (cash or I'll let you know our bank details)

BEDROOMS:
There are 3 bedrooms available.
Bedroom 1 = queen bed
Bedroom 2 = 2x king single
Bedroom 3 = 2x bunk beds. 1 bunk with double on bottom, single on top. 1 bunk with single on bottom & top

KITCHEN:
As shown in the photos, a full kitchen is available with the usual amenities required for your stay.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Working farm -you are responsible for theresafety
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please turn off heat pump & heaters
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7554482
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Coal Stream

Located in Coal Stream, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fairlie Golf Course and Mount Dobson Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Dark Sky Project and Mount John Observatory. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
Fairlie, Canterbury

What's nearby

  • McLean Park - 18 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Fairlie Heritage Museum - 20 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Fairlie Golf Course - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
  • St. Patrick's Church - 41 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Lake Tekapō Regional Park - 60 min drive - 61.9 km

Getting around

  • Timaru (TIU-Richard Pearse) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Bean South - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Eat Deli Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪MacKenzie Rugby Football Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Old Library Café - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, Comfortable and on a farm - Possum Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of McLean Park, Fairlie Golf Course and Fairlie Heritage Museum. St. Patrick's Church and Mount Dobson Ski Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

About the host

Hosted by Henry & Rachel Callaghan

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